Travel Industry Technology Trends

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Technology is at the heart of transformation across the travel and tourism sector. From AI and automation to blockchain, biometrics, and cloud infrastructure, PhocusWire covers the key travel industry technology trends driving innovation and disruption across every segment of the travel value chain.

Emerging travel technologies and digital solutions in tourism

Gain insight into how travel companies are adopting cutting-edge tools to optimize operations, personalize customer experiences, and expand their reach. Our reporting highlights the latest product rollouts, platform integrations, and strategic tech investments from startups and established players alike, offering a deep look at the evolution of travel commerce and infrastructure.

Lola, a chat-based travel app for the post-OTA era, debuts: A CEO interview [AUDIO]
Interview / Technology
Lola, a chat-based travel app for the post-OTA era, debuts: A CEO interview [AUDIO]
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2016
Lola is a bit of a tease. The next-generation travel booking app debuted in the US Apple App Store... Read More
Mobile leads digital advertising growth across Europe
News / Technology
Mobile leads digital advertising growth across Europe
By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2016
A report from IAB Europe and IHS shows that mobile display is the fastest-growing digital advertising... Read More
10 reasons why Dynamic Ads for Travel from Facebook heralds a new era of travel marketing
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10 reasons why Dynamic Ads for Travel from Facebook heralds a new era of travel marketing
By Sponsored Content | May 11, 2016
This week Facebook has launched Dynamic Ads for Travel (DAT), its native retargeting solution for... Read More
Now you can book travel by speaking to Kayak, via Amazon's Alexa
News / Technology
Now you can book travel by speaking to Kayak, via Amazon's Alexa
By Sean O'Neil | May 10, 2016
The travel industry is talking a lot about voice-powered search these days, thanks in part to Alexa --... Read More
Viv shows off voice-controlled hotel booking via Hotels.com [VIDEO]
News / Technology
Viv shows off voice-controlled hotel booking via Hotels.com [VIDEO]
By Sean O'Neil | May 10, 2016
Viv, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup, gave its first public demonstration of its... Read More
Out of the way tourists, Indians are exploring their own cities [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Out of the way tourists, Indians are exploring their own cities [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Martin Cowen | May 10, 2016
Indian OTA Cleartrip has found that most customers of its recently-launched activities channel are... Read More
Look who’s talking - chat bots and virtual reality unwrapped at THack Mallorca
News / Technology
Look who’s talking - chat bots and virtual reality unwrapped at THack Mallorca
By Gene Quinn | May 9, 2016
Some pretty big digital travel players made headlines last week with Booking.com unveiling its hotel... Read More
Age of flying bots - what airlines should do in 2016
News / Technology
Age of flying bots - what airlines should do in 2016
By Viewpoints | May 6, 2016
Airlines will be one of the first sectors to push into messaging-driven experiences, as shown by KLM’s... Read More
Web bookings dominate buoyant hostel sector (but rental threat looms)
News / Technology
Web bookings dominate buoyant hostel sector (but rental threat looms)
By Kevin May | May 6, 2016
Seven out of ten bookings for hostels are now made on online travel agencies, making it one of the... Read More
Sabre drives focus onto test engineers with India university tie-up
News / Technology
Sabre drives focus onto test engineers with India university tie-up
By Martin Cowen | May 6, 2016
Sabre has formed a partnership with the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women in India in... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More